Category: Memory Power Tips

Revision is a study skill that helps improve memory and enhance learning when preparing for an upcoming exam. Practice and preparation are critical tools for educational success, however; there is only one set rule when revising for a test – stay organized. Beyond that, students approach these methods in different ways. The revision techniques will […]

There are a number of memory myths that exist which could be harming your personal development. In particular, if you believe these myths, it can prevent you from improving your memory, as you won’t realise what’s possible. So, read the following myths and see which ones you thoughts were true… The Memory Myths 1) ‘We […]

Today I want to give you some memory strategies that will help you to remember more in our ever busy world. They’re simple, and as with everything I write here, you can apply them straightaway. Memory Strategies to Keep You Sane Eliminate Technology Overload There’s been an interesting development regarding our memories over the past […]

Thanks to the sheer size of the internet, there are a wealth of bloggers who can help you to discover how to increase your memory power. However, finding the real gems can take some time… Which is why I decided to make it easy for you. The following 6 bloggers share a variety of great […]

Well, the short answer to the question ‘Can stress cause memory loss?’ is yes, definitely. I recently answered a question for someone over on Yahoo Answers on this very topic, so I thought I’d share the answer with you too. Stress can actually be very damaging indeed for the memory. Why Does Stress Cause Memory […]

On this site, you’ll find plenty of cool ways to remember things more effectively, but they’re all based on these three simple principles. The best thing about all of the principles is the fact that you already have the ability to do all of them. In fact you probably do them every day. Association Location […]

This is a brilliant video that explains where we are in our understanding of how memory works conceptually. It’s a short clip from a brilliant organisation called BigThink featuring neuroscience professor Antonio Damasio. I’ll be honest, I had to watch it twice to fully grasp how memory works according to Antonio’s description, but once you […]

OK, let’s get straight into this, my brand new top list of memory experts to follow on Twitter (in no particular order): The Memory Experts Dominic O’Brien Dominic is the master of Memory Championships and a brilliant exponent and teacher of memory skills. He’s won the World Memory Championships a record 8 times, as well […]

A slight change of pace for this post: When it comes to quotes about memory, there are so many pages of quotes on the web that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here at Smart Memory Power, we decided to put together some of our favourites, along with a Tweet button beneath it so that you […]

When it comes to thinking about memory loss causes and trying to defend yourself against them, there’s something you should know: It isn’t possible to ‘lose’ your memory. That might sound like a weird thing to say but it’s true. You might say ‘Well, what about people with dementia or Alzheimer’s?’ My answer is simple. […]